Kickdown from a standstill
01-23-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ducalme' post='521893' date='Jan 23 2008, 03:30 PM
If I try Steptronic's kickdown when the car stands still, will it fire off like a canon ball?
01-23-2008, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='521899' date='Jan 23 2008, 09:36 PM
Well I suppose that all depends on what motor you have...
01-23-2008, 12:10 PM
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There will be a slight delay and then the car will take off at speed(with the T/C light flashing). The engine will limit power at slower speeds so as to not destroy the trnsmission etc.
01-24-2008, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Dandle' post='521924' date='Jan 23 2008, 09:10 PM
There will be a slight delay and then the car will take off at speed(with the T/C light flashing). The engine will limit power at slower speeds so as to not destroy the trnsmission etc.
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How do you kickdown in and auto? I only thought you could while driving. I have tried foot flat from brake to accel and you simply take off from slow and speed up. Are you refering to wheel spin in an auto? If please educate this ignorant twat (Me)! Thanks
01-24-2008, 11:24 AM
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Just put your foot flat to the floor from a standstill. Just like you would if you using kickdown while driving. If your take off is slow it could be that you engine gearing struggles a bit with the weight its trying to move. My car flies off the line after the initial delay but its bit more powerfull.
01-28-2008, 04:26 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530d M Sport Touring : Carbon Black : Half Leather : Pro DVD Sav Nav : TV : Active Cruise : Front/Rear Parking : Bluetooth Phone : 6 CD : Dark Poplar Wood : Folding Mirrors : 5 year Servicing Pack
It's a weird experience. When you try and make a quick getawat from a junction, there's that little bit of hesitancy. So you put you foot down a little harder and all of a sudden it's off like a rocket.
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